A drop in the ocean: Neteyam x Reader

Chapter 1

Suddenly Tuk comes running in, "they are here! They have returned." Your head snaps back to Kiri, both of you with relief but worry in your eyes, and you run out to greet them.

Your heart drops when you see Jake carrying Neteyam. Your panic starts to settle when you see he is conscious and standing on his own but still is bleeding a lot. You and Kiri stand off to the side while Jake yells at both Lo'ak and Neteyam until Kiri and Neytiri step in to treat Neteyam's wounds.

Neteyam catches your eyes and offers you a nod and a small smile of acknowledgment when you walk by him to Lo'ak.

"What did you do." Shaking your head and crossing your arms.

"Ditched the Ikrans and went down to the ground." He mumbles

"Of course you did; listen, I'm all for getting into the action, but that was so stupid." You pull him into a hug.

He responds and hugs you back, happy, you can't see his face because he's blushing. It makes him happy knowing that you care, especially with how tightly you hug him. You wouldn't say it to his face but you've had a crush on Lo'ak since you were little. It was reciprocated and both of you had a feeling the other knew but never acted on it.

From inside the hut, Neteyam was getting attention from Kiri and Mo'at. Neteyam and Kiri had a clear view of the hug you and Lo'ak were sharing, along with the grin on Lo'ak's face after you hit him on the arm, telling him never to do that again. Kiri could see the flash of jealousy on Neteyam's face. He couldn't help but feel silly. Why hadn't you told him never to do that again? Didn't you care about him too?

"You're drilling holes in your own brother's head right now, and I know it's not for what happened on the battlefield." Kiri rolled her eyes.

"No, I'm not." Neteyam quickly dismissed Kiri, "can you just please finish" with that, Kiri flicked his wound, causing Neteyam to whine.

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It was a new day; Kiri, Spider, Lo'ak, Tuk, and you were getting ready to sneak out to explore. Right before you left to meet up with them someone caught your arm.

"Hey." It was Neteyam

"Hey, are you going for a ride?" You questioned, he had his ionar on, so you could only assume so.

"Yes, with my parents. I hope you and my siblings aren't going off to wander." He was still holding your arm. It wasn't rough or tight, and it was gentle but still firm, holding you in place. It made you blush a little.

"I don't know what you're talking about; we know we aren't allowed to leave camp right now. How odd of you to ask." Neteyam would believed you if it wasn't for your tail flicking giving you away.

"Y/n, you know you shouldn't be out there right now. Please" his tone was calm, but his face said it all; he was worried.

"What are you going to tell on us?" You teased, getting closer to him. A small smile starts to form on your face as you see him blush and take a deep breath.

"No.. but listen, just be smart, please. Don't let Lo'aks recklessness influence you, and don't influence him." He stared straight into your eyes, meaning every word he said. For a second, you realized he wasn't teasing you, but he was serious. He was actually worried about you. Since when did he care so much about you? It threw you off. Usually, Neteyam looked out for you, but it felt more friendly, like a sibling. This. This was different.

"Y-yea, we will be good I swear" you nodded and looked away. You turned back to him when he didn't let your arm go; you looked from his hand to his eyes, and he snapped out of whatever trance he was in.